27.6013561, -82.5518924

Bishop Harbor Primitive Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Bishop Harbor Primitive Ramp is a public launch on Tampa Bay - Bishop Harbor in Manatee County, Florida , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Memphis, about 4.6 miles away. The closest larger city is Bradenton, approximately 7.2 miles away. The site lies within the Cockroach Bay-Terra Ceia Bay Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as BISHOPS HARBOR.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 20, 2026.

Boat ramps on Tampa Bay - Bishop Harbor

Bishop Harbor Primitive Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Tampa Bay - Bishop Harbor . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Manatee County

We currently track 17 public boat ramps in Manatee County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 10 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Bishop Harbor Primitive Ramp provides access to Tampa Bay - Bishop Harbor.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "BISHOPS HARBOR" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Manatee County, Florida
Address
BISHOP HARBOR RD
PALMETTO, FL
Nearby places
Memphis (4.6 mi)
Palmetto (5.7 mi)
Ellenton (5.7 mi)
Coordinates
27.6013561, -82.5518924 Gaia
Waterbody
Tampa Bay - Bishop Harbor
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 941-721-6028

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind S 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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